Interpersonal Violence Response (IPV) Summit

Additional Speakers

Detective Sgt. Brian Camenisch - Detective Sergeant Brian Camenisch of the LaSalle Police Department and retired LaSalle Police Chief Mike Smudzinski provided compassionate, survivor-centered support to Gina’s family while leading the investigation into her homicide. Their professionalism, empathy, and commitment to both the investigation and the family exemplified a victim-centered approach to law enforcement during an extraordinarily difficult time.

Chief Judge Elizabeth “Libby” Hines - Retired judge of the 15th District Court who established and presided over a nationally recognized domestic violence court. In 2013, Elizabeth “Libby” Hines received the prestigious William H. Rehnquist Award for Judicial Excellence from U.S. Supreme Court Justice John G. Roberts Jr. The award recognizes judges who make a lasting impact both in the courtroom and in the lives of those they serve.

Anne Huhman - Anne is the Director of the University of Michigan’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Center (SAPAC). Since joining SAPAC in 2005 as a graduate assistant intern, she has served in nearly every role within the organization, including policy and research coordinator, grant project director, crisis intervention specialist, advocate, program manager, and associate director. Her extensive experience and longstanding commitment to prevention, education, advocacy, and survivor support have helped shape SAPAC’s impact across the university community.

Detective Mike Matteucci - Mike Matteucci is a detective with the Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Department and brings more than 20 years of law enforcement experience. He served as the lead detective in the Samantha Stites case and is recognized for his dedication to thorough investigations, victim-centered policing, and the pursuit of justice.

Andrea Munford - As Special Adviser in the Office of the President at Michigan State University, she brings decades of experience in public safety, leadership, and institutional response. A retired Deputy Chief of the Michigan State University Police Department, she is widely recognized for serving as the Special Victims Unit lead detective in the Larry Nassar investigation. Her work helped elevate the importance of survivor-centered, trauma-informed investigations and reflects a longstanding commitment to justice, accountability, and victim advocacy.

Angela Povilaitis - Staff Policy Attorney with the Division of Victim Services at the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board, bringing nearly two decades of experience as a former prosecutor specializing in sexual assault, child abuse, and intimate partner violence. Throughout her courtroom career, she developed a strong record of advocating for survivors and advancing justice in complex and high-impact cases. She received national attention as a lead prosecutor in the Larry Nassar case, underscoring her commitment to accountability and victim-centered prosecution.

Amy Reiser - Amy Reiser is an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney with the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office, bringing more than 25 years of experience in public service and criminal prosecution. She began her career at the Women’s Justice Center in Detroit before serving as a prosecutor in both the Kalamazoo County Prosecutor’s Office and the Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office, where she spent over two decades.

Reiser recently retired from Washtenaw County as Chief of the Special Victims Unit, overseeing sexual assault and child abuse prosecutions. Throughout her career, she has been dedicated to seeking justice for victims and advancing a survivor-centered approach to prosecution in complex and sensitive cases.

Judge Arianne Slay - Judge Slay serves as a Judge of the 22nd Circuit Court in Washtenaw County. Prior to taking the bench, she served as a Deputy City Attorney for the City of Ann Arbor, where her work focused on municipal law, ordinance prosecution, and criminal justice reform initiatives. She also served as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in Washtenaw County’s Domestic Violence Unit, where she handled sensitive cases involving intimate partner violence and contributed to a victim-centered approach to prosecution.

John Walker MS, CTM, CPP - Director of Behavioral Threat Assessment & Management within the Division of Public Safety and Security at Michigan Medicine, bringing extensive experience in public safety, prevention, and threat mitigation. He is a retired police lieutenant from the Livonia Police Department, where he served for 25 years in roles focused on patrol operations, investigations, and leadership. Throughout his career, he has been committed to protecting communities and advancing proactive approaches to safety and risk management.

Christine Watson - Executive Director of SafeHouse Center, dedicated to advancing advocacy, safety, and support for survivors of sexual assault, intimate partner violence, dating violence, and stalking, as well as their families and communities. With many years of experience in the field, she has focused her work on strengthening survivor services, expanding community awareness, and promoting a coordinated, compassionate response to violence.

AnnMarie Vaquera - AnnMarie is a 10-year veteran of the University of Michigan Division of Public Safety and Security (DPSS), where she serves as a liaison to Student Life supporting the U-M student community. Alongside her therapy dog, Nico, she provides comfort and emotional support to survivors of interpersonal violence and others in need across the community. Together, they play an important role in trauma-informed outreach and survivor support efforts.